There were a few things I learned along the way and things that I believe would have made my trip easier if I would have known how to deal with them beforehand. What I hope to do with this post is give you a little bit of insight into the…

Social strategies are a key element of any video release. With the insane amount of videos that are released and shared online, it is difficult to standout from the crowd without having a plan. Quality content is always king and finding…

Technology plays an integral role in the production process and helps filmmakers tell stories in new ways. One such product aiding filmmakers is Kessler’s CineDrive system.
Kessler CineDrive® is a revolutionary multi axis camera motion…

I recently spent eight days in Colorado as part of the Outside Adventure Film School, which teaches filmmaking techniques while in an adventure setting. Each participant must plan, shoot, and edit a 3-5 minute film. My role was as an…

Being successful as a multi-media artist is extremely challenging and requires a lot of hard work. To help with this process, I have developed a list of ten tips to help with your journey as a freelancer.
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I've been hosting workshops for awhile now and always leave feeling extremely energized - no matter the location or attendee. These workshops are either 4-day or 8-days depending on the level of detail that we are hoping to cover. The aim…

Since I started my journey as a filmmaker, I have been extremely passionate about narrative filmmaking. The vastness of the art, including the need to rely on teamwork and focus on stylistic lighting and camera work really excites me.…

As many people have proclaimed, day to night or night to day time-lapses are the 'holy grail' of time-lapse shooting. They tend to draw the attention of viewers because of their assumed complexity. At the same time, what people don’t…

Increasingly so, it’s becoming more common for people to have multiple strings to their bow. I trained as an actor and this has been my passion for years. However, not long after leaving drama school, I inadvertently unlocked a passion for…

With summer just beginning, 2013 workshops have begun and the first workshop took place in Glacier National Park from May 7th to May 15th. First off, I must say that the experience was a HUGE success and cannot wait for the next one! For…

Once you have mastered static time-lapses, the next thing to add to your repertoire is the ability to shoot motion controlled time-lapses. Like static time-lapses, it is key to think of each frame as a unique image. At any point in your…

I have often wondered what it takes to be successful as a media artist / filmmaker / freelancer / entrepreneur. I've questioned whether specializing or expanding a skill set leads to more success. It's a battle I struggle with everyday and…

Recently, there have been a lot of posts about work life balance. From all that I have read, the most thorough and honest one is from a great friend, Philip Bloom who sheds light on how this balance has affected him. For me, this struggle…

I grew up with the belief that a university education was the key to making a good living and that if I wanted a good job with a good wage, going to university was essential. For most trade / specialized jobs, you are required to go to…

One of the challenges you need to overcome when shooting a timelapse is determining the ideal setting for your camera. Out of all the questions that I get, the most common are what F-STOP (APERTURE), SHUTTER and INTERVAL (DELAY) to use. In…

Saskatchewan is famous for its skies, flat landscape and harsh climate. However, for people who choose to live there, it is much more than that. For the short film, A Moment of Silence, I wanted to create a short narrative documenting why I…